As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Chief Estimator in District of Columbia is $136,706, equivalent to $66 per hour, $2,629 weekly, or $11,392 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chief Estimator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Chief Estimator in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $99,754 to $156,883. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($117,364) and 75th percentile ($147,267), while top earners (90th percentile) make $156,883 per year. This $29,903 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Plumbing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Chief Estimator often earn 11.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 76 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Chief Estimator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chief Estimator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $99,754 DC May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $117,364 DC May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $136,706 DC May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $147,267 DC May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Chief Estimator Salary $156,883 DC May 18, 2021
25% $117,364 10% $99,754 90% $156,883 75% $147,267 $136,706 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A cost estimate is the approximation of the cost of a program, project, or operation. The cost estimate is the product of the cost estimating process. The cost estimate has a single total value and may have identifiable component values. A problem with a cost overrun can be avoided with a credible, reliable, and accurate cost estimate. A cost estimator is the professional who prepares cost estimates. There are different types of cost estimators, whose title may be preceded by a modifier, such as building estimator, or electrical estimator, or chief estimator. Other professionals such as quanti...

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